Brackenfield Wreck

Field Value
Brackenfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 54.03 N,0 26.976 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.900500
  • Longitude: -0.449600
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRACKENFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Shadow Height 4
Tonnage 657
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 10, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2012

Surveying Details

H03737/44 10.11.44 NDW IN 495400N, 002648W. (ADMIRALTY). H0121/45 22.3.45 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (PORTSMOUTH LIST, 22.3.45). H5493/69 20.3.74 NOW WK 38MTRS IN 495400N, 002700W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 74 08 07). 15.6.82 SHOWN AS WK 40MTRS IN 495404N, 002656W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6614D [1979 EDN]. 20.9.90 WK 41MTRS SHOWN IN 495405N, 002657W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857 [1986 EDN]. WK OF PONTOON (?) 'BRACKENFIELD' IN 495405.1N, 002653.5W [EUR]. ACCURACY 20MTRS. EXAM'D BY E/S & MAGNETOMETER. LEAST DEPTH 41.6 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH. (FRENCH WK RECORDS NO.14590251). 17.4.97 SHOWN AS OBSTN 41MTRS ON FRENCH 6857 [1996 EDN]. BR STD. 16.2.99 NOW IN 4954.085N, 0026.891W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. 19.12.12 [WGD] POSN: 4954.030N, 0026.976W.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY E BOAT ABOUT 50M S OF NAB LT HOUSE. EN ROUTE FROM ISLE OF WIGHT CONVOY ASSEMBLY POINT TO JUNO BEACH NORMANDY. (LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the BRACKENFIELD wreck located?

The BRACKENFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 49 54.03 N,0 26.976 W.

How deep is the BRACKENFIELD and where exactly is it located?

The BRACKENFIELD lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 49 54.03 N,0 26.976 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRACKENFIELD?

The seabed around the BRACKENFIELD lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the BRACKENFIELD sink?

The BRACKENFIELD sank on Jun 10, 1944.

When was the wreck of the BRACKENFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the BRACKENFIELD was discovered in 1944.

What country did the BRACKENFIELD belong to?

The BRACKENFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRACKENFIELD carrying?

The BRACKENFIELD was carrying armament,oil.

What was the tonnage of the BRACKENFIELD?

The BRACKENFIELD had a tonnage of 657 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRACKENFIELD?

The BRACKENFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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